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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29
CLARENCE JOTTINGS.

Merry Y mas, etc.
Blizzard, .blizzarder. blizzardist!
News is rather scarce this week.
Services were held at the Methodist
church Sunday.
Mr.. Wilkison took in the sights of
the city Saturday.
Mr.. w. Duitsman was over from Al
bert one day last week.
Mr., s. Rogers was down to Stafford
county recently.
c. Cell has been very dangerously i'll,
but is now convalescing rapidly.
In my last letter, by mistake, l spoke
of Green Cooper as Mr.. Green.
Messrs. Meyer and Jurgensen, of
Great Bend, were out from town Sun
day. breathing the rural air.
A Sulky pillow agent is now doing"
Clarence, and if not patronized liberal
ly. his disposition may be little sulky.
The dance at Charlie Cline's place
last week was well attended, and a
very enjoyable time was reported to
your correspondent.
Mr.. Dan1 Bird was recently observ-
ed to hold his head trifle higher, and
smile considerably broader than usual.
The cause was a fine new boy, of the
usual weight.
They were not surveying for a rail
road in front of MIR. Reeder's, as we
were led to believe. Oh, no! 1t was
only the supervisor trying to locate the
middle of the road; that was all.
A very interesting course of debates
is now running at school district No.
Ia. Everybody should attend and hear
Mr.. Emmett argue that reading
is of more educational advantage than
travelling, and rice Uersa by F. C. Seeber.
Both gentlemen argue their convictions
in manner that would do credit to
Wm. Pitt or Sir Robert Walpole.
BUCKEYE.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29
A. O. U. w.

The meeting of the Ancient Order
of United Workmen was largely at
tended Friday night, Notwithstanding
the various entertainments in our
city. The meeting was very interest
ing and the lodge is perfecting ar
rangements for the installation of
officers, which will take place about
January 9th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29

Oh, merchant. in thine hour of zee,
If on this paper you should Gee,
And look for something TO ap-ppp
Your ye.rning for grsenbaek WV,
Take our advice and be wy:
Go straightway out and advert-iii.
You'll End the project of some Jun.
Neglect can offer no ex-qqq;
Be wise at once. prolong your d-aaa-
A silent business soon d-kkk-
Ian venwOrth
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29
Ii ROSY

and consequently incurable. II is impossible to de
scribe her suferings- Her body from the crown OF
her head the soles of her feet Of decay,
OF flesh rotting of and leaving great cavities
Her fingers festered and three four nails dropped
OF st one time. Her limbs contracted by the fearful
alteration and for several years she did not leave
her bed Her weight reduced from rs 10 60 lbs.
Perhaps some faint idea OF her condition can b
cleaned from the fact that three pounds OF Coemo-
line ointment were used per week IN dressing her
sores Finally the physicians acknowledge their
defeat by this Black Wolf, and commended the suf-
ferer 20 her all-wise Creator.
q SWIFT's SPECIFIC Is. S. ST. prevailed her -
Try II last resort She began its use under pro
test. but soon found that her system was being re.
fieEed OF the poison the assumed red anA
healthy color. as though the blood vas becoming
pure and active. Mrs Bailey continued the s s. ;.
until last February; every sore YVES heaeds she dis
eaned chair and crutches and for the 6rst tine
a twelve years well woman Her husband As
C. Bailey, is IL business a. III Blackstone street,
Boston. and viii take pleasure in giving the details
g this vonderfui cure Send 10 rs for Tre3fise On
Elood and Skin Diseases. mailed free.
Tzz SWIFT sy1cLRzc Co. Drawer ;, Atlanta %
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29

After the prayer meeting this
Thursday evening, the members of the
NJ. e. Sunday school viii hold their
annual election.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-29
so to Tom EIy's

Good, Nebraska White Oats, at
Culyer's Elevator. 37tf
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03

This morning about 7.30 o'clock q
fro broke oat 10 q house occupied by q
colored woman with several children
on Wo!laston street near Seventh. The
woman WAS starting to 60 out to work
and as usual was about to lock her
children up in q room In the second
story when she thought she smelt some
thing like rags burning. Looking up
the stairway she discovered a quantity
of clothing on fire, the flames rapidly
spreading.
Hastily giving the alarm the neigh
bors iushed in and with buckets Of
water extinguished the flames, but not
before considerable quantity of the
clothing belonging to TIE family had
been consumed. The fire was caused
by match which one of the children
had got hold OF in some manner.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03

CARLISLE, May A series of brawls
and bloody tights occurred In this little
town last night, which have kept the
officers busy all day hunting men and
making arrests. The lawless carnival
opened at the Mansion House, the leading
hotel In town, in . fight between John
Klink son OF the manager, and boarder
named john Klintz. This took place in
one OF the bed rooms, and during the
fray . aix-chambered revolver was empti-
cd. This morning both were arrested.
A. niue O'Clock there was free fight on
the public square, which was Suppressed
Shortly after. Jim Stout, Harry Brown,
CHARLES Colvin and Mrs. Stout met on
Louther street and had Q regular mill
during which the woman was knocked
down three times and trampled. Two Of
the men then lefr, and when on Bedford
street met man named Fredericks
After an alteration another fight ensued
in which a black jack was freely used
Tho officers interfered and the men turned
on them and fought again. Frederick
then went to the Pennsylvania House
While talking with man named Martin
two men entered, who bounced upol
them and alterrible fracas followed.
About this time another fight was goinl
on ON Louther street, in front of fis
store. Two officers came up and in try
ing to settle the affair got pounded them
selves. They finally got their men t
jail. At one O'Clock two miners, bot
drunk, raised fuss on Louther stree
and the night ended by man chasin
another into Miller's store, threatening
murder him. The man in charge aft
some trouble elected him. The air wa
blue with profanity the whole night an
alterations everywhere.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03
The Bridge Gone.

The bridge over the Brandywiue at
Market s,raet has aim ost disappeared
under the vigorous attack of Contrac.
Tor Morrison. The cords and trusses
stili remain to show that O wooden
bridge once stood there. With tho dis
appearance of this bridge local link
OF history has been broken that bound
me present with the past. The Old
b1dgo in the first years of its history
was stupendous affair for the plain,
primitive people of Wilmington and
the farmers that crossed 1t with their
heavily laden teams of produce fer the
Wilmington market.
Soon new iron bridge will span the
place, and not wagons and carriages but
street cars will hurry over without a
thought Of danger.
Engineer Latrobe, OF Baltimore. ar.
rived to day and Is engaged 10 running
the centre lines for the new structure, ec
that the contractors can 60 to wo, X and
build the piers and abutments higher.
John IL. Rodney, Esq, is at worn
| searching titles to the twelve feet add
tional on the west end of the city mill
Work on the bridge will be rushed q
last as possible.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03
lnstsnt,y Ki,,eti.

Milton Slater, . oolored boy, ID
years old, the main support Of his wid-
owed mother, who lives near the cor.
ner OF Ninth and Union streets, was
Instantly killed last evening ct the
Third street crossing of tie Baltimore
81 PhilAdelphia Railroad. The boy
wis returning home from bis work ct
Aliens brickysrd, and when he cam 9
to the railroad found that q north boz nd
freight train WAS passing.
Hestopped on the south. bonnd track
and turned his head to watch some boy q
plsyin ball In the vicinity, whom the
workmen's train came backing down at
high rate Of speed and he Was struck
BY the caboose. He was knocked down
and the entire train passed over him
mangltng the body In q terrible man.
Der. Coroner Barnhlll was notified aud
had the remains removed to the moraue,
where an inquest will be held this even.
ing.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03
DIED.

NEWLlN On the SD inst. Hsnnah wild.
ow OF the lato Samuel ID. Newlln, aged II
years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at.
tend the funeral from the residence Of b or
,on, Charles M. Newlin, near " export. Dell,
on Ihursday, May 9th, at2 o'clock, 0. m.
lnterment at Wilmington and Bfandyw.ne
Cemetery.
|MoXlNSEY.-On May End, after many
months o. affection, Maggie, wife OF Harry
MoKinsey, Of Newark, Del.
Funeral will take placs on Wednesday af-
ternoon, at O'Clock, Services at the house.
| lnterment at Newark.
ISrOUT-On April 30, Ellsworth, sou OF VII.
liam H. and tho late Emma L.. Stout, aged
6 years and month.
Relatives and friends are respectfully In
vi'ed to attend the funeral from tho resi-
dence OF his father. No. 1873 Yves, sixteenth
street, on Tuesday afternoon st 2 y clock
Ilnterment ct MT. salem Cemetery.
ICOkNISH.-On May I'd, Anna L. Cornish
daughter Of Jno. H, and the llle Mary A
l Cornish.
Relatives and friends OF the family are re
spectiully nvited to attend the funeral from
the residence OF her father $40 Adam
| street, on Wednesday afternoon. Service
| ut the house at 2.30 O'Clock. lnterment C
hive-view cemetry.
PhiladelphiA and Baltimore papers pleas
copy.
BkUUE On tho I'd ms. Robert Bruce, Il
i his 7l.h year.
Relatives and frients are respectfully II
vited to attend the funeral, from the res
i dence OF his son tn-law, harry ClafE, Nc
1903 Poplar street. CT Wednesday Afternoon
at2 o'clock. Services at the house. Inter
ment at kiverviaw Cemetery.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03
A Kcyhole trouble,

A little key hole trouble occurred last
night st the great fire sale Of clothing,
406 Market street. For the transaction
of some private business the doors were
shut and locked.
This kind OF operation did not suit
the crowd outslde, and one more daring
than the rest plugged up the keyhole 60
that the doors could not be opened.
1t was now tho outsider's innings,
and the insiders were as anxious to gst
out as the outsiders were to get In. An
!outsider, however, got out of the etore
and it is eaId hunted up the landlord
who opened the doors and after consid.
cradle trouble succeeded in restoring
peace and the sale went on.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03
DIR. Wilbur ut the Opera House.

DIR. John Wilbur, q gentleman of
whom our exchanges speak In the
highest terms. commences a course OF
three free lectures at tho Opera House
on "Wednesday night next, May T. The
Harrisburg Patriot says: 1.-THE Grand
Opera House WAS crowded from pit TO
dome last night with both male and fe .
maie listeners to hear DIR. Wilbur's free
lecture on the human body. The stage
was deliberately decorated with charts
and diagrams and several life.sized
mAnikins, together with o large nun.
Der of anatomical models. The lecture
was very good. DR.. Wilbur is q ready
talker, and knows how to adapt him
self to the(poprlar understanding, and
tho opens Of what had been hitherto
. sealed -. For tbs reason he was
listened ton th atsorbing interest"
me doors w be open att o'clock,
We would ad q those who wish seat
to gs saxlx w ~
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03

The Merry Correspondent OF the Sport
Ing and Theatrical J0arnAi Lnhalos
Ethor
This lie just the way he describes the
sensation: / was sitting on Q fence
looking into garden OF rosee, q Span.
ish bewitching little brunette with deli.
cately chiseled features and great dark
brown eyes, approached me, and with
musical words said, "Ah therer' when
Ia magnetic shook went right through
me. Right behind her came q tall,
magnificent woman. with face fault.
less in It's loneliness and fair as the eve
ming air, clad In the beauty Of mill
lion stars, exQnisitely arched eyebrows
and soft Blown eyes that sometimes
seemed to change to the gray OF trap-
ical dawn. She was accompanied by
another brunette with black eyes
Icrowning ahead, classical In shape and
pose. Their manners were wonder
fally sweet and winning. I tell you
they made charming pair to draw to-.
could keep on for another hour re-
lating NY dream; bnt one more face /
Unjust speak Of. At was owned by once
wealthy merchant. Among all the
human faces l ever saw, remem ber
uOuo lUV6lleE Jnhu DtEb My uoot lol-
How, life Is worth the living II only ia
sit ON the fence and see such women
pass by. Storms msy beat and brainf
may fail; disappOintments, cares and
sorrow may burden the heart almost te
breaking; but one ray OF light from the
Ieye OF the pinion Of such an earth ange
as the typical woman in that garden IL
enough to banish any gloom, however
doep; to tighten any load, however
wearisome. Do you wonder why in
hailed ether? 1 swoke In the morning
with my head twisted out Of Joint ans
my heart and hand in q sling. Thu
truth of the matter Is, was thinking
about Manager Soulier's great intro
duction of iosebuds attached to beau
Itiful souvenir, to be given to the ladiel
sometime during the Wilbur Operi
Company % engagement In our city.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03
The Union Of tho OIL Mon.

BRADFORD, May 2.-David Kirk and
other speakers addressed in the Oil
Change tonight an earnest meeting of the
producers who had gathered to learn from
the lips of the leaders the progress of the
war against the Standard of which the Bill.
lingsley affair may be called a mere pre- :
liminary skirmish. The resolutions pass
ed by producers at Harrisburg the day
the bill was defeated were heartily re-
affirmed. These resolutions called for a
permanent union Of producers to protect
their interests and secure just compen-
sation for their capital and labor. For
this purpose meeting is to be held in
OIL City Thursday next, and twenty. two
prominent producers were appointed
delegates to represent the Bradford field.
Among the number are Elk Congressman
Brown, Mayor Dempsey, Postmaster
Whitehead and David Kirk. Oil men
are unquesticnably deeply in earnest, and
1t is certain they are in perfect accord in
their uprising against the common en-
emy-the Standard Company.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03

Postmaster Taylor Was in Washing.
ton yesterday, and had . inference
with United States Supervising Archi.
tect Bell, In reference to the new post
office In this city. Architect Bell fur
nished Mr.. Taylor the following men,
cranda, and gave him to understand
that the building would be commenced
Is soon IS the matters to which it re.
lates are answered In . satisfactory
manner:
''The surveys should furnish full in.
form ation ON the following points: All
Dimensions must be figured
"GrAdes and widths OF the adjacent
streets, alley and sidewalks.
"If the actual surface Of sidewalks
does not conform to the established
grade, the difference OF level must be
| shown"
fare streets paved? State munich
etc."
s'6ections across tina site should be
made sufi cient In number to give the
general contour Of the grounds
ANY existing sewers 10 the adjacent
streets should be shown, with diameter,
depth below grade, route aud direction
Of fall. Also state material OF which
sewers are made"
''If there are no public sewers, show
the best line for private sewer from
the building, and the distance to q
proper point OF discharge"
estate whether dry wells are In use
and If the subsoil Is sufficiently porous
to drain them"
estate quality Of water. whether highly
charged with sediment, etc. II there II
q public water supply show the line
and sizes Of street mains, and state th
! pressure At the site. 1t cisterns or well
are used state the fact, and depth O
| wells
"Show lines Of gas pipes. Give mort
Point on plot.
Estate character OF subsoil, and
4 there are any doubts as to Its capacit
4 to carry the building; sink test pipe
q ten to fifteen feet and report results.
n "If there are any cellare, cisterns o
a wells on the site locate them on the Pic
/. and give depths"
II "Any information with regard
= stone used for buildings at the locality
v location Of quartet, ETC., will be
!. service"
a "Give the size of common bricks an
t state what material Is In general use 70
: sidewalks"
r Postmaster Taylor will furnish th
n desired information as soon as possible
q as he Is anxious to have the work CON
4 mcnced without delay.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03
The warren Athletes.

The Warren Athletic Club will give
their usual spring exhibition OF athletic
sports on Saturday aftsrpoon next In
the Front and Union base ball grounds,
Amongst the sports there will be q one
hundred yards police race, . fifth of 9
mile freman's race, q one hundred
yards race between j. O. Graham OF
Ltnwood, Pa, and William Bot of thli
city.
There will be leading athletes from
other cities and grand exhibition Of
running, jumping, leAping, vaultina
and throwing the hammer may be eI
pected.
The fourteen prizes for the Warren
Club are on exhibition In M. r. Davis
watch and jewelSy store window, No. s
East Second street, and will remain
there until Saturday. Many of these
prizes are solid gold and silver and ar.
very handsome
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03

The senior member of the firm OF l.
W. Stidham & Son sold at the Bellevue
Hotel, in the Ninth ward, on Monday
afternoon, for X. l.. Roberts, % head of
COWS, ranging In price from $40 to t6S;
and horses for $l75 to $500.
The junior mem Der of the above Arm
sold ON the same afternoon for A. H.
Tyson, at Village Green, % head Of
cows ranging in price from $40 to e74,
making an average for the lot oil S52, A
lot OF pigs sold ct S6 TO $40 Is.
At the sale OF Proud & Mer1iok ct
IOentrsville, on the same afternoon,
fresh COWS sold from $40 to $40, making
the average OF $50 per head for the on.
tire lot. Pigs sold from 81 to si2 each.
They propose to have another sale on
the Odd inst,
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03
A COlOred Chanel.

An effort was made some two or three
years ago by the colored people to erect q
chapel near swayne's Station, Christians
6undred. A piece of ground was pur.
chased. the cellar dug, and arrangements
made to lay the foundation, when the
treasurer decamped. This movement
on his part etiectually stopped operations
for time, but the leaders In the move
ment eventually talked, and after a con-
sultation selected Henry Swayne fol
treasurer,in whose hands the funds raised
will be secure. On Sunday afternoon
week meeting was held, when Rev. w
H. Hendrickson preached, encouraging
them in their good work.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03

III the merits Of Shewell's comedy dra :.
ma, "Shato ws OF a Great. City, and the
excellence of the company presenting it,,
had been better known In this city,
there is no doubt but the Opera House
would have been crowded last night, as
1t is one OF the most intensely interest
ing me!o.dramas ever written, and
holds the ur divided attention of the
audience through the entire FIVE acts.
Tue dual role OF Annie Standish and
Helen. her daughter. was sustained by
Miss Helen Rand in q manner worthy
OF the highest commentator. Miss
Anna Ward Tiffany as Biddy Roman,
and George L Eieson as Jim Farren,
did the comedy parts in q most efec.
tive maLner, while w. W. Allen az
Abe Nathans, the pawnbroker, gave
one OF the best representations of Jew
ever seen In this city. Toe remaining
characters were all we'll sustained, and
the audience showed their appreciation
o. the entire performance by frequent
Applause. The scenic effects are sp!en.
Ida, especially in the second act, whers
revolving scene and panorama are in
trod uced. The play, as well az tn,
company, is deserving OF q large audi
fence, and the house should be packe,
Ito ight.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03

AMHEHsrBuRa, Ont May 2.-The
schooner Louie O'Neill, coal laden, which
left Buffalo Wednesday with crew OF
eight men, is believed to have sunk In
Lake Erie, of Port Stanley, in the furious
gale OF Thursday night. The Louie o.
Neil and the schooners II. w. Sage,
Thomas w. Parker, Riverside and d. 8.
Austin were In tow Of the tug Swain.
During the height Of the gale the line
parted, and the Louie O'Neill and
Thomas w. Parker collided. The capt.
OF the Parker saw the O'Neill's tall spars
topple over and heard cries OF terror from
the crew. Then the O'Neill suddenly
disappeared Ia the darkness. A long and
careful search by the Swain failed to dis
cover any trace OF the vessel or crew.
The Swain recovered the Parker, while
the II. w. Sage and the Riverside headed
for Toledo and the d. s. Aus tin for Long
Point. The Louie O'Neill was of 522 tons
burden and was valued at $4,000. She
was owned by Robert Holland, of Marine
City, Michigan.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03
Tho BODY OF Rossini Removed.

PARIS, May 2.-The remains of the
composer, Rossini, who died In Paris In
1868, were disinterred at Pere Ia Chaise
Cemetery yesterday In the presence of the
Italian Embassy and throng of admirers
of Rossini's works, who included Massen-
ct, Delibes, st. Saens, Ambrose. Thomas
and other eminent musicians. There
were number of Orations and then q
procession was formed which escorted the
coffin from the cemetery, the band Of the
Republican Guard playing selections
from Rossini's works. The remains OF
the composer will be taken to Florence
to-day for reburial. They will be accom-.
panied by Boito. Verdi was asked 10 &C.
company them, but refused.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03
The London Times and Its Charges.
a Woman Finds a Human Hand.

A woman who went to Fsirmoun.
Park, Philadelphia, on Monday after.
noon to gather Gandeloins. found g
human hand, in fair state of preser.
walton. lying In the grass near the Bal.
timore and Ohio Railroad bridge a,
Spring Garden street. She took II to
the Ninth district station house and
was told to take 1t to the Coroner's
once. The hand had been cut off skill
fully, and II Is believed to have teen
thrown In the grass by mischievous
medical student.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03

The annual commencement OF the D.
partmeLts Of Medicine and Dentistry
of the university Of Pennsylvania took
place yesterday afternoon In the Acade.
my Of Music in Philadelphia. There
were ninety n:no graduates Ia medicine
and thirty.nin in dentistry. OF the
former the following were from Della.
ware Paris T. Carlisle, Jr.. OF Fred
erica; X. O. Jones, Richard r Tybout
|of New Castle, and Joseph r. Smith
and Frank W. Talley of this city. DR..
Ty bout has been selected by the visiting
ply sicians, as resident ply sician OF the
New Castle County Aims House.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03
Masonic Excursion,

Washington Lodge, No. /, A. f. A,
M, this city. will give an excursion or
Thursday, May IL, to Baltimore by
way OF the p, w. & B. Railroad, for
the purpose of attending the centenL ial
celebration Of the Grand Lodge, A. f.
A. M, of Maryland. The First kegi-
ment Band will accompany the excur.
sionists.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03
Killed HIS Dogs.

Three dogs belonging to Charles H. D.
Bedford, whose farm is located near
Gre enbank, Mill Creek Hundred, killed
and partially deyoured a god sized shoat
a few days ago. This disposition of pork
80 inctnsed the owner that he treated
each of the dogs to load of powder and
shot, and thus as effectually put an end
to their appetites as though he had cut
off their tails just behind their ears.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03
Or for Atlantic City

Thomas johnson of the Harlan &
Hollingsworth Company, his wife and
DR.. Lukens, left this morning for
Atlantic City. Mr.. johnson felt that
his system needed some recuperation
and he selected the pleasant, ba my
days OF spring for q vacation rather
than to walt for the heated term of
July and August. The party will
probably be gone about two weeks.
Daily Republican., 1887-05-03
A mad Tramp on the,Rampaae

BETHLEHEM, May Henry Hof.
man, . notorious professional tramp,
took passion of Farmer Jacob Grin q
residence In Lower Saucon Township
last night, battered in doors, broke win.
dows, chased ,he folks about the hou,e
with o pitchfork, thresh ned to cut
them to pieces with razor, and beg
ged them to stand that he might brain
them with an axe, was jailed TODAY.